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MU Libraries Celebrate Information Literacy Month in October 2012

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President Obama and governors in nine states now recognize October as Information Literacy Awareness Month.  Information Literacy Awareness Month is an initiative of the National Forum on Information Literacy.  When members of the MU Libraries Instruction Committee were contacted by NFIL over the summer, we asked Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to participate in the initiative, he issued Missouri’s proclamation, which reads, in part:

WHEREAS, information literacy provides the tools and skills need to find, evaluate and use credible information from all sources in our constantly evolving, information-inundated world; and […]

WHEREAS, information literacy is a crucial component of education and should be taught from kindergarten throughout an individual’s lifespan by schools and other agencies involved in the collection, conservation and dissemination of information […]

NOW THEREFORE, I, Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI, do hereby proclaim October 2012 to be INFORMATION LITERACY MONTH IN MISSOURI.

In recognition of Governor Nixon’s proclamation, the MU Libraries and the MU Bookstore are sponsoring an online Information Literacy Quiz, to be open during the month of October.  Two prizewinners will be selected from among all entrants with 100% correct answers on the quiz for bookstore gift certificates totaling $150.

 

Related links:

Full text of Obama’s proclamation (2009)

PDF: Full text of Nixon’s proclamation (2012)

National Forum on Information Literacy

Libraries Thriving Blog

Tech Tip, Avoid Phishing Scams

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Phishing scams use email or pop-up messages to trick readers into disclosing user names and account passwords, credit card information, bank account information, Social Security numbers, or other confidential information. There has been an exponential increase in the number of phishing attempts against the University in recent weeks. Unfortunately, more University employees have been responding to these attacks resulting in adverse impacts to themselves and increasing the burden on University resources to remediate the mistake.

Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated and thus seemingly legitimate to users. In order to gain trust, most cyber attackers will send spoof emails—claiming to be from a bank, university department, or IT professional—using company logos and company contact information which direct users to counterfeit URLs. While designed to appear authentic, these websites are actually controlled by the attacker. Please follow the tips below to make sure that you don’t take the bait and get “phished”!

How to Prevent Getting Phished …
• Before you act, carefully consider the type of information requested.
• If you are not sure of the sender, DO NOT click on web links or respond to the message in any way.
• Become familiar with our best practices regarding phishing at http://makeitsafe.missouri.edu/phishing.html.

If You Know That You Received a Phishing Message…
• DO NOT reply. The best approach is to simply delete the message. If you want to report it, you may send it to abuse@missouri.edu. When reporting phishing, please send the original email as an attachment by dragging and dropping it into a new message box.
• DO NOT click on links within the message or open any attachments.
• If you need further assistance, consult your IT support team or the IT Help Desk at 882-5000.

If You Think You Have Already Been Phished …
• If you are a victim of a phishing scam, reset your password immediately. For information about resetting passwords visit http://doit.missouri.edu/accounts/passwords.html.
• If this vulnerability relates to your University account, you are required to report the incident. Please review the mandatory reporting requirement at http://doit.missouri.edu/security/response/.

For more great tips, security news and all the latest alerts, visit http://makeitsafe.missouri.edu/.

Director’s Calendar: September 24 – 28th, 2012

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Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries

Monday, September 24th
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Council of Dean, Memorial Union

Tuesday, September 25th
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

Wednesday, September 26th
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – MU Libraries United Way 2012 Kick Off Pizza Party, Ellis Library Staff Lounge

Thursday, September 27th
6:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Jefferson Club Event, Kansas City, MO

Goodbye to Nathan Marticke

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Nathan S. Marticke last day worked with MU Libraries in F.T. position was 09/20/12.

Length of service:          0 years, 6 mos, 15 days

Start date:                        03/05/2012

Last day worked:            09/20/2012

Department:                   Administrative Offices

Title:                                 Director of Development

Healthy for Life Update

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Get Moving…Avoid the Flu

Flu shots are now available through Healthy for Life, the faculty and staff wellness program. Mark your calendars for campus flu clinics listed below . Faculty, Staff and their dependents who are 12 years and older AND are enrolled in a UM Health Care plan can receive a FREE flu shot. To do so, please bring your insurance card (for each individual receiving the vaccine) and a completed Flu Consent Form. No appointment needed, just show up!

Not a UM Health Care plan enrollee? That’s ok, those 12 years and older can still receive the vaccination. Please bring $15 (cash or check made payable to Healthy for Life), as well as a completed Flu Consent Form.

Date Time Location
Sept. 24 2-4 p.m. Printing Services, Lobby
Oct. 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Veterinary School, Room W233
Oct. 2 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hulston Hall (Law School), Fireplace Lounge
Oct. 3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Townsend Hall, Lobby
Oct. 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 11 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MU Student Center, KC/STL Room
Oct. 16 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jesse Hall, Auditorium Lobby
Oct. 17 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Oct. 19 10 a.m.-2 p.m. School of Nursing, Room S235
Oct. 29 1-3 p.m. MOREnet Office, Conference Room
Oct. 30 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lewis & Clark Hall, Lobby
Oct. 31 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Memorial Union, Stotler Lounge
Nov. 1 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ellis Library, Colonnade
Nov. 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m. School of Medicine, Atrium

Flu shots are sponsored by the University of Missouri System’s myTotal Rewards, Healthy for Life, and the UM Faculty and Staff Benefits Office.


Become a self-management leader
Attend a FREE instructor training to help individuals learn how make exercise a part of their regular routine. The Central Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (CEMRAC) is looking for volunteers to lead Walk with Ease and/or the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program in your community.  In return, CEMRAC will cover the cost of your training and provide materials for your class.


Walk with Ease
Walk with Ease is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain.  It’s also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit.  Research shows that walking is not only good for joints, but also helps improve the health of the heart, lungs and bones.  Walking can also help manage weight which can reduce one’s risk of arthritis in the knee, heart disease and diabetes.  Walk with Ease is a structured walking program that offers support, information and tools to help participants develop successful exercise routines.  During the program, participants will learn proper stretching and pain management techniques, as well as build stamina and walking pace.  The program can even be modified to meet the needs of individual participants so that each person can develop an exercise routine that fits their unique goals.

  • The next Walk with Ease instructor training is scheduled on September 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.


Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (formerly known as PACE) is designed specifically for people with arthritis but is appropriate for people without arthritis.  It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and help maintain muscle strength.  The program is designed to fit any fitness level – with exercises done while sitting or standing.  The exercises in the program, however, should not replace therapeutic exercises prescribed by a therapist.  Participants previously enrolled in the program have experienced such benefits as increased functional ability, increased self-behaviors, decreased, pain, and decreased depression.

  • The next Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program instructor training is scheduled on September 29, 2012 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Columbia. Space is limited.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information or to register.  Registration deadline is September 21, 2012.

 

Blaine Snow

Program Coordinator MU, MU Health Care and UM System

Healthy for Life: TE Atkins UM Wellness Program

573.884.2402 (Phone)

SnowB@umsystem.edu

Web: wellness.umsystem.edu

 

 

 

Director’s Calendar: September 17-21st, 2012

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Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries

Tuesday, September 18th
10:00-11:30 a.m. – UM Library Deans/Directors Meeting (via TelePresence), Ellis Library

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library


Thursday, September 20th
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Library Committee, 4F51A Ellis Library

2:00-3:30 p.m. – MU Libraries Staff Association New Staff Tea, Ellis Library Staff Lounge

2012 MU Libraries United Way Campaign Kick-off

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Once Again, Pizza, Party and Pledge!

Please join us for the 2012 MU Libraries United Way Campaign Kick-off Luncheon!

  • Wednesday, September 26, 2012
  • 11:30 – 1:00 (The program will run from approximately noon to 12:30.)
  • Stop in anytime for pizza and information on how to pledge

Location:  Ellis Library Staff Lounge.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how YOU make it possible for the United Way to help thousands of people throughout our community.  Tim Rich, Executive Director, Heart of Missouri United Way, will be on the scene to meet you and to explain more about how the United Way works and to share stories about people who have received help from United Way funded programs.

Prizes: Small door prizes will also be awarded while you enjoy the pizza and the party.

Weekly Prizes will be awarded during the campaign to those who visit the online Website to pledge or inform themselves about the process.  Please visit https://secureas.missouri.edu/unitedway/ (this site should be available starting September 14, 2012) to pledge or find out more about the Heart of Missouri United Way. Online pledges can be made for payroll deductions, or one time only, and the option of paper is still available.  If you desire to use the old pledge form system, please contact Mark Ellis (EllisMW@missouri.edu). Prizes will include a $100 cashier’s check, gift cards from Target, the bookstore, and the Bookmark, plus university concert tickets.  Additionally there are weekly campaign prizes offered by the university for your participation.

Mark your calendars for 11:30 am – 1 pm, Wednesday, September 26th.

Please let us know if you have any questions about this event.

Thank you,

Mary Hainen, Ann Riley, and Paula Roper  – MU Libraries United Way Campaign Committee